East Merrimack is a CDP located in Hillsborough County New Hampshire. East Merrimack has a 2024 population of 4,717. East Merrimack is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually but its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,786 in 2020.
The average household income in East Merrimack is $91,659 with a poverty rate of 8.8%. The median age in East Merrimack is 44.6 years: 38.1 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Merrimack was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,414 | 95.07% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 3.04% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,447 | 1.88 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 1,241 | 1.21 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Married | 833 | 2.59 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 325 | 2.56 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 48 | 2.33 | 12.5 | 87.5 |
2.5
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 4.19% |
| Associates Degree | 365 | 9.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,064 | 28.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 388 | 10.48% |
| High School Graduate | 870 | 23.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 3% |
| Some College | 749 | 20.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,480 | 3,219 | 1,404 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 120 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 75 | 18 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 28 |
| Other Race | 14 | 9 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,083 | $90,154 | $60,691 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,500 | $84,417 | $87,560 |
| High School Graduate | $60,360 | $66,458 | $60,120 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,727 | $72,547 | $59,451 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $59,639 | $38,378 |
$62,727
Average Earnings
$72,547
Average Male
$59,451
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.03% of East Merrimack residents speak only English, while 6.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,293 | 381 | 8.87% |
| Multiple | 141 | 12 | 8.51% |
| Other | 34 | 5 | 14.71% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 5 | 5% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
8.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.79%
Male Poverty Rate
5.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Merrimack is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Merrimack is Hispanic, with 5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.77% |
| Some College | 7.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 3.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,153 | $108,745 |
| Households | $80,234 | $91,659 |
| Married Families | $95,924 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,096 | $73,627 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
313
Number of Veterans
313
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 129 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| Korea | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 18 to 34 | 94 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 313 | 8.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.6%
Born in East Merrimack
93.67%
Native Born
6.33%
Foreign Born
1.96%
Non Citizen
4.37%
Naturalized
93.67% of East Merrimack residents were born in the United States, with 38.6% having been born in New Hampshire. 1.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,717 | 37 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 4,680 | 37 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 4,643 | 34 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 4,609 | -177 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 4,786 | 337 | 7.57% |
| 2019 | 4,449 | 301 | 7.26% |
| 2018 | 4,148 | 185 | 4.67% |
| 2017 | 3,963 | 43 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 3,920 | 146 | 3.87% |
| 2015 | 3,774 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 3,784 | -99 | -2.55% |
| 2013 | 3,883 | 28 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 3,855 | -456 | -10.58% |
| 2011 | 4,311 | 114 | 2.72% |
| 2010 | 4,197 | 0 | 0% |